"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of France"--Provided by publisher.

A Creole variant of the familiar Cinderella tale set in the Caribbean and narrated by the godmother who helps Cendrillon find true love.

"During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of France"--Provided by publisher.

A lyrical evocation of Philippe Petit's 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers.

"Paris, the City of Lights, is waiting for you! But wait a minute...do you know how the incredible French capital got this nickname? Or did you know that in some areas goats are used instead of lawnmowers to trim the grass? Or that a headless ghost wanders through Montmartre? This book is more than just a guide! It also contains stories and interesting facts to entertain you in your travels...or from the comfort of your own sofa! Four itineraries...

"This is a historical nonfiction book about Virginia Hall, an American spy in France who the Nazis dubbed "the most dangerous of allied spies." It tells the story of her youth and her work in Europe during the second world war."-- Provided by publisher